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Orange Poppy Seed Dressing is great for salads & it's Today's Delight.
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Orange Poppy Seed Dressing

Orange Poppy Seed Dressing is light, refreshing, healthy salad dressing.
Course Dressing, Salad Dressing
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 140kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup orange freshly squeezed
  • 1 ½ tablespoons Apple cider
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 small shallot chopped
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons poppy seeds
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch optional only if you want it thick
  • 3 tablespoons water optional
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Instructions

For a Thinner Dressing

  • In a blender, combine all the ingredients except poppy seeds. Pulse until well blended.
  • Stir-in poppy seeds.
  • Transfer to a glass container or mason jar.
  • Chill before serving.

For Thicker Dressing

  • In a sauce pan over low heat, dissolve cornstarch in water until smooth.
  • Add all the ingredients except the poppy seeds.
  • Simmer for a minute or two until thick.
  • Turn off heat and stir-in poppy seeds.
  • Transfer to a glass jar and refrigerate.

Notes

This recipe is very versatile. If you prefer more honey or Dijon Mustard, adjust the recipe to your liking.

Nutrition

Calories: 140kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 224mg | Potassium: 75mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 68IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg